Chapter 143 Good Sister

Xie Hanyue was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Of course I miss my sister the most, but I was afraid that my sister wouldn't like me, so I didn't dare to say it just now."

"That's good. I've been thinking about you, my dear little sister, all the time." Xie Qingran smiled faintly and looked at Xiao Jue. "Young Master, your parents have prepared a lot of delicious food for you today. Oh, by the way, there's a chess manual in my father's study. I've been begging for it for so long, but he won't give it to me. Could you please go and get it for me, Young Master?"

Xie Yankang knew that Xie Qingran was giving him a chance to get closer to Xiao Jue, and he felt a surge of satisfaction. He knew that this daughter was the most considerate and sensible.

“Yes, sir, please have a good talk with the young master. It’s not easy for this child to come back, and I have a lot to say to her.” Madam Wang immediately realized what was going on and took Xie Qingran’s hand to walk outside.

Xie Yankang noticed something was wrong. Before, when Xie Qingran was at home, Wang Shi disliked her and refused to get close to her at all. Now, she seemed like a completely different person. Even the way she looked at Xie Qingran had changed.

However, for Xie Yankang, harmonious relationships were essential to maximizing his interests, so he couldn't be more eager for these people to be as close as possible.

Xie Hanyue was originally going to go to Wang's courtyard with her, but Aunt Liu stopped her: "Second Miss, Madam means that lunch today is particularly important, so please go to the kitchen and keep an eye on things."

"My mother asked me to go to the kitchen and keep an eye on those maids who tend the fire?" Xie Hanyue looked at Aunt Liu in disbelief, somewhat taken aback.

She never had to worry about these things before, so what happened?

Xie Hanyue finally realized, belatedly, that ever since Xie Qingran got married, Wang Shi seemed to have become a different person. She had been avoiding her and refusing to see her, and now that they met, she was cold and indifferent. How could she have given her such a terrible job? What was going on?

"Yes, then I'll go check the kitchen."

Xie Hanyue smiled gently, composed herself, and walked obediently toward the kitchen.

The reason she was so favored in the Xie family for so many years was partly due to Xie Yankang's favoritism, and partly because she was a very good person at reading people's expressions and getting by, especially in front of others, she always appeared docile and obedient, and never showed any weakness.

Over the years, Xie Hanyue has long since summarized some of her own survival strategies.

Even if they are very dissatisfied, they will never show it. They will only take revenge on the weaker people in private.

Wang pulled Xie Qingran back to her room, and then took out all her treasured possessions, piling them up on the table.

She looked at Xie Qingran expectantly, with an indescribable hint of flattery: "Qingran, are you doing well at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

"The young master treats me very well, Mother, please rest assured." Xie Qingran didn't even glance at those things, responding indifferently as always.

She knew that Wang's change of attitude stemmed from learning about Xie Hanyue's background, which made her feel guilty and turn around to treat her well!

However, Xie Qingran was no longer the naive young girl she once was. She wouldn't be truly grateful for this change, but she would make good use of Wang's guilt.

Sometimes, a mother's guilt towards her daughter can lead to many things.

"Qingran, it was all my fault before, it was all my fault..."

"Mother……"

Xie Qingran coldly interrupted Wang Shi.

She stared coldly at Wang Shi and said, "Mother has been very good to me. Now that Qingran has married the person she loves, she is very grateful to her parents for raising her. In the future, Qingran will definitely come back to see you often."

Upon hearing this, Wang felt even more bitter. She knew better than anyone how this marriage had come about and why it had turned out this way. On the surface, it was about marrying off their daughter, but in reality, they just wanted to use Xie Qingran to secure a better future for their children.

But Xie Qingran seemed completely unaware of all this, expressing her gratitude to them with a pure and innocent heart. This contrast only made Wang's heart ache even more.

"Good child, whatever makes you happy."

"I don't know what else I can do for you now. This is all my dowry. Take it back and live a good life."

Wang didn't know what else she could give her besides these.

Xie Zhaoye was peacefully waiting for lunch in his courtyard when a maid came to report that Xie Hanyue was hiding in the kitchen crying. He was anxious and hurriedly went to the kitchen.

From afar, I could see Xie Hanyue huddled pitifully in the corner of the kitchen, secretly wiping away her tears.

Xie Zhaoye was heartbroken and rushed forward, gently taking Xie Hanyue's hand: "Yue'er, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"No...it's nothing, I didn't cry, it just stung my eyes!" Xie Hanyue hurriedly wiped away her tears and shook her head in denial.

But the more she shook her head, the more her tears flowed; it was clear she had suffered a great injustice.

Seeing her like this, Xie Zhaoye became even more anxious: "What are you doing in the kitchen?"

"My sister finally came back, but she doesn't like me, so I just want to stay far away and keep an eye on lunch here."

"Brother, I'm really fine, so please don't worry about me."

Xie Hanyue squatted down again as she spoke, silently staring at the flames under the stove, her vision becoming increasingly blurry.

The more she acted like this, the more Xie Zhaoye felt sorry for her. He grabbed her wrist, lifted her up, and strode towards Wang's courtyard.

"Xie Qingran, how long are you going to keep making a scene!"

"I thought you'd become more sensible after you married him, but I didn't expect you to still be so hostile towards Yue'er. How can you not tolerate a little girl like her!"

As soon as Xie Zhaoye entered the room, he started yelling at Xie Qingran, completely oblivious to what was happening inside.

Before Xie Qingran could speak, Madam Wang coldly said, "What are you doing shouting and yelling in my courtyard!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhaoye instantly calmed down, belatedly realizing that he had been too impulsive. He bowed apologetically and said, "Greetings, Mother."

"What are you babbling about to your own sister?"

"Why can't she tolerate Yue'er?"

Wang looked at Xie Zhaoye with displeasure, determined to make him explain himself.

Xie Zhaoye had overheard some gossip and rushed over, but now, faced with Wang's questioning, he was at a loss for words.